Tartaglione Says Education Investments Highlight Budget Plan

OnJune 29, 2016

Harrisburg – June 29, 2016 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) said today that increased investments in basic and higher education were critical aspects of the state spending plan that was approved by the Senate today.

The revised budget proposal now returns to the state House for consideration.

Tartaglione’s comments about the passage of the state spending plan follow:

“There are significant fiscal challenges this year and revenues are scarce, so it is important to recognize the new investments in education. The state spending plan includes $250 million more for basic education, special education, Pre-K and Head Start and increases funding for higher education.